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Superfoods contain vitamins, nutrients and/or minerals that are believed to contain special properties for health, disease prevention and/or longevity. Here are some fruits, which have been hailed as superfoods. APRICOTS High in beta-carotene- an early form of vitamin A that functions as an antioxidant- also contains vitamin C and fibre. BLUEBERRIES Lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, help maintain healthy skin, reduces physical appearance of aging. Highest number of antioxidants, assists in circulation, energy and protect tooth enamel. CITRUS FRUITS Contains vitamin C which helps your body fight cancers, rich in bioflavonoid; which are essential for the proper absorption of vitamin C. KIWI FRUIT, PINEAPPLE AND PAPAYA High amounts of enzymes (proteins that trigger activity in the cells of the body) that help combat everything from autoimmune diseases, allergies and cancer, to aids. MANGOS Contain bioflavonoid that aid the immune system. STRAWBERRIES Contain ellagic acid, which contains anti-cancer properties. The most prevalent nutrients in fruit (per 100g) APPLES: Potassium- 107mg, vitamin A- 54IU, calcium- 6mg, magnesium- 5mgAPRICOTS: Vitamin A-  1926IU, potassium- 259mg, calcium- 13mg, vitamin C- 10mg, magnesium- 10mgBLACKBERRIES: Vitamin A- 214IU, potassium- 162mg, calcium- 29mg, folate- 25megBLUEBERRIES: Potassium: 77mg, vitamin A- 54IU, vitamin K- 19.3 meg, vitamin C- 9.7mgBOYSNBERRIES: Potassium: 139mg, vitamin A- 67IU, folate- 63meg, calcium- 27mgCHERRIES: Potassium- 222mg, vitamin A- 64IU, calcium- 13mg, magnesium- 11mgFIGS: Potassium- 232mg, vitamin A- 142IU, calcium- 35mg, magnesium- 17mgGUAVAS: Vitamin A- 624IU, potassium- 417mg, vitamin C- 228.3mg, folate- 49megKIWI FRUIT: Potassium- 312mg, vitamin C- 92.7mg, vitamin A- 87IU, calcium- 34mgLEMONS: Potassium- 138mg, vitamin C- 53mg, calcium- 26mg, vitamin A- 22IUMANGOS: Vitamin A- 765IU, potassium- 156mg, vitamin C- 27.7mg, folate- 14mg